Arthur was the first to speak, saying, "Ruth, I just took a look at your place. You've already bought the card table, the chairs, and the side cabinets, but you haven't bought anything else yet, right?"
"How can I buy anything when I have no money!" Ruth shot back, her voice full of defiance.
These words stirred a faint unease in Luis. Even though he had conquered his mother-in-law's heart and body, the reality of this marriage and the child born from it was still an obstacle she could never truly overcome in her lifetime.
Uttering such a resentful remark meant she still cared about it deep down, and for a moment, Luis felt a twinge of jealousy.
Driven by a surge of possessive anger, Luis grabbed her hand and shoved it directly into his crotch. Loose sweatpants certainly had their advantages—they were convenient like that.
